On 2/22/17, The Portland Maine City Council voted unanimously to protect the view from a historic park on Munjoy Hill from being blocked by a proposed condominium project. Here are two photos of sunset from the park, which is at the top of my street. How lucky am I. … Continue reading
Civic Duties
Life Changing Event
The 2017 Sister Giant Conference was held in Arlington Virginia on February 2-4th. Marianne Williamson and Derrick Harkins convened this conference. (www.sistergiant.com) You can view the speakers here. Its purpose was to explore the intersection of spirituality and politics and to impart the need and urgency for everyone in the … Continue reading
Farming is Public Service
There are a little over 2 million farms in the U.S. today. According to the 2012 census the average age of farmers is 58 years old. This needs to change. In 2010, the National Young Farmers Coalition was formed. Today, this organization is comprised of 100,000 farmers and consumers. It … Continue reading
Fascism – Yikes!
In 2003, Dr. Lawrence Britt wrote an article about Fascism. It was published in the Free Inquiry magazine. He studied the fascist regimes of Hitler, Mussolini, Franco, Suharto (Indonesia) and Pinochet (Chile). He found they all had 14 elements in common. These were: Powerful and Continuing Nationalism. Disdain … Continue reading
RESULTS – the Power to end Poverty!
RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed people dedicated to ending poverty. This advocacy support group started in the early 1980’s. RESULTS create the public and political will to end poverty by empowering individuals to speak up for change. They support long-term solutions to poverty by advocating for government programs that … Continue reading
Net Neutrality – Why Monitor ?
Net Neutrality rules are designed to ensure equal access to content on the internet. Consumers can go where they want, when they want. These Open Internet rules went into effect in June 12, 2015. They are ensuring consumers and businesses have access to a fast, fair, and open Internet. In … Continue reading
Boomers – Put Your Activist Hats Back On!
One thing we boomers did really well in our 20’s was DEMONSTRATING! How about if you get really psyched about doing something for an important cause right here, right now in 2016. Last night I watched a documentary that was recently released called – “This Changes Everything.” It … Continue reading